Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 587: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, adds organized retail crime and possession or employment of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit a dangerous felony to the definition of racketeering activity; clarifies that carjacking is a racketeering activity. - Amends TCA Title 39.

In committee Last action May 13, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 374

Plain-language summary

HB 587 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, adds organized retail crime and possession or employment of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit a dangerous felony to the definition of racketeering activity; clarifies that carjacking is a racketeering activity. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 374.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (Republican).